Canon 5D settings Why I use manual mode

[@Vincepenalty]

I used to shoot almost entirely AV. I thought it was close enough to manual. However, getting a 5D1 led me to find this channel. And I have realized that shooting manual is a lot easier than it seemed before.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

Glad manual is going well for you

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

Keep going with manual mode thanks for your comment

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@RichardBarleyphotoManual seems so hard at first, then you get good at it very quickly and have all the control and no autoexposure shenanigans. Just take a test shot, adjust, and you're usually golden. With a camera this old you can't get everything in it, so just let your clouds blow. Less dynamic range = more contrast. You only need 6.5 stops for monitors and prints and this gives you 8 clean, still.

[@JeffreyPadell]

I was a US Navy Photographer ('72-'76) and live near Gillette Stadium and bought a 5D mkI this summer, not so much for the full frame (I have a 6D mkii) but for the old school feel of you being able to control everything (more being forced to) on my other Canon's (have the 80D 90D and 6Dii) even in M you can use Auto ISO. Here it is old school you set your ISO, like picking out a roll of film and then dial in the shutter speed and aperature. I can even carry my old light meter! I call it my throw back camera but I can still blaze away and shoot hundreds of shots and not worry about changing film in the field or for different situations. I enjoy your videos

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

thanks for your comment

[@nevermind2407]

I usually enjoy longer videos, but the amount of info, knowledge and tech stuff delivered per minute is intense here (for my brain). Around 10mins perhaps

[@leodavis7524]

You’re video is a breath of fresh air No arms waving all over the place..😃

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

thanks for your comment

[@albertos.r.4455]

Thanks for the detailed videos. I own a 5DMkII since launch, but recently I have purchased 2 5DMk I. There is really something special in 5D's MkI. I am learning a lot with your videos! :-)

[@vladimiryordanov7117]

This is so great!! Will watch all the videos in first possible moments!

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

Hope you enjoy!

[@LucidExposure]

I'm really loving your videos about the 5d classic which I used for many years and still love. I now have a 5d MK II that is absolutely incredible with AFMA. I truly wish the original 5D has this option. That being said the original color array of the 5d has something special that is not present in later cameras.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

unique 5d classic like the orignal fuji 100, thanks for your comment

[@7HoofsforYHWH]

So grateful for you videos. My first ever full frame camera ( 5D classic) will be here next week! I am trying to learn as much as possible about it now!

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

hope you enjoy your new camera

[@henrym78]

My 5d classic stopped working in the middle of a trip. I thought that was the end of it. Shutter and mirror stopped moving. I brought it in to the repair shop, the next day I got a call that it was fixed! Only €50 to fix the shutter and mirror mechanism. Good to be in China 😉. The repairman was happy to see a 5d classic again!

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

good news

[@henrym78]

Definitely!

[@skyhigh1154]

I have the same setup gear wise as you have. I love these older cams and lenses. And yes the R5 or R3 are way to expensive for me, so I use the older cams and L lenses. Im very pleased with my gear all bought and payed with my own money, and makes gr8 photos. 😊 Most happy with my mint 1D mk1 and mint 1D mk2, and offcourse 30D and 5D mk1.😊😊

[@ramongeorge1]

Got a 5D classic today, virgin photographer so heard this is a good tool to learn on great video btw

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

not just for learning great for most things, thanks for your comment

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@RichardBarleyphotoconsidering the waves this camera made when it came out, and how many photographers foamed at the mouth over it, it's no worse a camera these days! It takes more skill to use than modern cameras is all. Which is good when you're learning. It teaches you, it won't do all the work for you.

[@z4ng3tsu1ch1g0]

Im not a wedding photographer but I USED to shoot in manual mode. AWB and RAW only. Recently ive been playing with AV mode and EV comp. I've found it to be slightly faster out in the field. I always end up anywhere between +0.7-1.3 EV for ettr. This camera produces beautiful shots at the max native iso of 1600 when exposed all the way to the right. Ive never ventured onto 3200.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

Expose to the right 👍

[@rdtstudios]

I just got my 5D classic, loving it but I’m having problems with iso capabilities,have to depend more on Aperture to get the right exposure. Do you always under exposed?

[@billmerritt7199]

Thanks once again Richard. I am a long time "believer" in what you use and what you teach. I purchased a used 6D last year, but with rare exception, still prefer the files from my old 5D1. That said I would be very much interested in learning more on how you use the 5D in lower light with examples of shooting to protect / recover highlights. Not sure I am up for an entire tutorial, but it is a possibility. All of your videos have been rock solid. You are, along with Joe Buissink, Dennis Reggie, Joel Grimes, my absolute photography fave's.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

Thank you for your kind comments, The key to producing the best file from the mk 1 is producing a bright highlight in a RAW file then recovering it back again in lightroom. The shadows open up and noise goes down.

[@billmerritt7199]

@@RichardBarleyphoto Thank you sir! Sounds like I need to do some ETTR work? I'm on it!! Thank you!

[@stephenfurry5858]

Do you recommend using Exposure Bracketing? This gives you a range of pictures and at least tests which exposure works best in the situation.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

Bracketing your exposures is a good idea if its possible for the subject you are photographing. Accurate exposure is important in you are producing a jpg file. With the RAW file you do have quite a bit of latitude for error with the 5D classic. I always expose to the right which means most people would think I am overexposing the file, One thing to remember is the newer cameras Sony, Nikon recommend under exposure to retain the highlights, then brighten them up in lightroom or photoshop afterwards. Never do that with the 30D or 5D because you will introduce a lot of noise. Long answer to your question , but yes bracket until you really know the file well.

[@stephenfurry5858]

@@RichardBarleyphoto Thank you for the feedback. I would also like your opinion about "shutter count". I recently bought my 5D Classic off eBay, but the camera doesn't register the number of shots taken in its lifetime like the Mark II - IV cameras. Is "shutter count" really important to consider when buying used cameras?

[@davyboyo]

Richard I'm certainly no pro, wouldn't consider myself to be very knowledgeable about digital cameras at all. What I am wondering is that, given the widely acknowledged low DR and relatively poor iso performance of the 5D, why don't you ever dip into the base iso of the camera when you can? Do you not get any advantage with that increase in DR and lower noise? This isn't a snide or rhetorical question by the way, I believe you do everything for a reason but I'm wondering if you can elaborate on that point a little for me! Thanks for these absolutely fantastic vids. I'm waiting for my 5D to arrive in the mail (Feb 2024 and I've still never seen jpegs that looks so tasty). It will accompany my 1D classic which gives very pretty images and is from 2001 I believe. David

[@launch121]

Great - Thanks for sharing the info - I follow a pretty similar technique and always on M mode - it works better and really helps in LR ed flow...

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

thanks for your comment

[@dannybaud4579]

Curious, do you know if the 5d 1 has an illuminated center point when focusing?

[@y34r]

It do, both with autofocus lenses and manual lenses that have a electronic chip.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

Yes it does

[@johnjon1823]

Using your 200 ISO and 200 shutter speed and 5.6 I see in your video you have the camera on spot meter. Is that so you can check exposure on the highlights from time to time to keep it to the right and not blow it out?

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

I never use metering, just take a quick test shot and then adjust quickly from there. I always expose to the right and general over expose and retrieve the highlights in lightroom. Experiment with the 5D classic RAW file and you be amazed what you can do with it in Lightroom. Glad to see your using 200, 200, 5.6

[@tunatumer]

Aside from the video which is really useful, I just wanted to ask what camera strap that is, it looks really nice :D

[@minknight2097]

Im wanting to know what AF Selection mode do you use for weddings for a Canon 5D Mark IV? Thank you

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

I only use the 5D mk1, centre point only, one shot mode, focus recompose technique, no back button focussing, I just half press the shutter

[@darrellhobbs2126]

Hi there.. I am just starting out doing Pet photography and seem to be battling with sharp images and in focus? Take a lot of fast moving dogs etc. I have a Canon 5d mk 2 and I do use manual (well trying). Can you give me any tips on settings for this? Thank you

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

A 5dmk2 is not really the best camera for fast moving subjects. 1 dx mk2 may help

[@artsmodelstation9396]

Q: what settings u recommend if you have a 50mm and want to shot at 2.8 aperture ?

[@27chaz]

I'll be trying this out. I just bought a used M II with a used Canon 24 - 70mm f4. Love u the images it to produces. I've been shooting with an 80D for the past several years but bought it mainly for video work although it makes some beautiful stills.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

let us know how you get on comment back here

[@scurbelo1]

Thank you for sharing such valuable information.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

no problem glad it helps

[@urbanart7325]

I am just looking for a general every day lens for this camera without spending a fortune. Maybe a general zoom lens.fir travel photography/ landscapes. Thanks

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

The 24-105 or 24-70 L series lenses are great

[@quazisanjeed6395]

It's interesting to note that you assumed others use non-manual modes on this camera! Wondering what's the basis of this assumption! Even hobbyist photographers like me; always use manual mode on full frame cameras. I've been enjoying this wonderful hobby for the last 15 years and own three full frame bodies namely 5D Classic, 5DII and 5DIII. I'm always on manual mode while using these great cameras for landscape and street photography purposes. Even I use 5DIII for wildlife photography in manual mode. Sometimes, I use my pure action cameras (1DIV & 7D) in shutter priority mode when situation demands. Thanks for the video.

[@allmariosarmiento]

Great video. What about a video on your inside a church or venue settings.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

good idea

[@kirk0831]

when you kept the aperture fixed and change shutter speed according to how much the sun light, do you read the metering?

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

no I never use metering, if you need any further help I do tuition online, one to one zoom calls regards rich

[@charlesazevedo4849]

Hi Richard. Can I ask you two things please. How would you go about take pictures inside a house in normal light conditions? E.g. social events and sorts. Second one, can you explain how and where that numbers on top of the lens are used for?

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

1/60th - F4 - ISO1600 get a manual flash gun bounce of ceiling straight up adjust flash power manually to taste. neewer tt560 from www.amazon.co.uk/shop/richardbarley

[@ianhand5006]

Back button focus and meter off the ground in AV mode. That’s assuming that the ground isn’t black, of course. I think weddings should be shot on film really.

[@JoshuaAMG]

Thanks a lot for the content man. Not sure you've covered it before but can you point me to a reference on how to use this camera for low light photography without a flash? (I.e. concerts)

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

will put it on my list of videos to make

[@JeremiahPayneChannel]

You mentioned in other videos you sell Canon 5d mark 1 cameras ?

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

Not a lot of demand anymore. I would try ebay

[@JeremiahPayneChannel]

@@RichardBarleyphoto No worries! It would be great to see a video on the Eye fi card if you use it for weddings!

[@vandall1981]

Great workflow here. Are you ever concerned with staying at F5.6 you won’t be getting as much bokeh as you would with say F4?

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

Never really worry about Bokeh to be honest, I think that it is a matter of experimenting and finding what works for you. Content is the thing I focus on not blurry backgrounds. thanks for your comment, i should do a video about the addition to Bokeh in the world.kind regards rich 😀

[@scottwesterman221]

@@RichardBarleyphoto Hi there great videos ! I just purchased the 5d mk1 and I’m very intrigued with your use of f5.6. I have to admit I’m one of those who loves the look of shallow depth of field. Do you think you really could shoot weddings with variable aperture lens IF shooting at f5.6 ? Thanks

[@annamay6351]

I like a longer video. I have shot the 5DIII that a friend has but I keep going back to my 6D, to me the black and white and low light just seems better and this is hard to describe but the feel of the picture seems better to me. I am not tech kind of person so maybe I am all wrong on that, but when I print my images I like the 6D better than when I tried out a 5DIII. I don't know anyone that has a 5D or 5DII but I am intrigued to know more about them and their B&W and low light qualities. Thank you for your video.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

i agree, if you like something then stick with it. I like the 6D files and the 5D mk 2 but went back to the mk1

[@brandondemondwashington6148]

I just got the 5d for more dramatic styles and I am pairing it with my 70d for fast moving events (7 fps and can take photos during video) and my 200D for higher ISO/24mp performances for closer detailed. images. All were purchased used over a 3 year period between 200-300 dollars each. Would you recommend that set up. Or should I sell one of the cameras?

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

sell nothing sounds like a great set up

[@kirk0831]

I think that’s why mirrorless camera develop new technologies such as eye autofocus. But good to know when using old tech.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

the 5d classic is only a teenager lol

[@LauraDeVasconcelos]

hey richard thx a lot for all the 5d vids, really appreciate! would be nice if u'd say if there's any difference between the 5ds serial numbers, i have the 1xxx from 2006 firmware 1.1.1, r the latest ones different and or better? if i should search for one with the serial number 3xxx or so... thank u!

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

the early 5d classic 1xxx had the mirror fall off problem . i had 2 fall off. the later ones 2xxx 3xxx i believe did not have the problem. I dont worry about it any more, just use them is my advice

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

i have put it on my list of videos to make. I will need to research it further as there are different opinions. I always look for later camera bodies starting with 3..... but I have to say the main thing to look for is the mirror reenforcement. I am going to make the video in a minute

[@Lorenzo_Melocchi]

Hi thanks for your great videos I own a 5d, work in manual and usually use evaluative metering. I've noticed you set it on spot, is it a wedding setup or your everyday choice?

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

i dont use metering ever now to be honest. I think it makes the whole process worse. I will be releasing a new Mastering Manual Mode online course soon

[@Lorenzo_Melocchi]

@@RichardBarleyphoto nice to hear that from you, thanks again, I'll wait for it 👍🏻

[@claudiaivettereyes-fernand8233]

this maybe a dumb question but does this camera have auto focus?

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

yes great autofocus with the L series lenses,

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

thank you for the effort and the sharing. being a 5D owner, i truly appreciate your experience and insights. indoors iso up to 3200 1/60 f4. got it. outdoors iso 200 1/200 f5.6. got it. do you ever get to beyond 5.6 (f8/f11/f16)? thumbs up.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

great question, download your depth of field calc app on your phone and study the numbers. focal length is more important that f stop for me.

[@Dannyleemans]

@richard.....i own a 40d, and still working great. i can buy a 5d for a good price....should i do it and sell the 40d?

[@TTSpeter]

Keep the 40D, buy a 5D next to it. That way You've got a back-up.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

keep the 40d i love the files for portraits, and get a 5d classic you will see and increase in sharpness instantly

[@laurastokes4777]

I was a wedding photographer.for 20 years shooting fully manual film cameras with my eyes to focus or distant set within depth of field settings on camera for action or too dark for seeing moving figures All turned out sharp and in focus Too many doodads on digital and too much bullet spraying and emphasis on wide open all the time To each their own

[@laurastokes4777]

In other words I would agree with your more simplified method

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

thanks for your comment

[@jameo3606]

I recently got a 5D and it’s been a really nice camera! I’ve noticed the ISO is set to auto only on the fully auto photo mode but any other mode you must set it manually? Is there any way to get auto ISO on manual mode?

[@paultamaschke9318]

No. Auto iso is not possible on any other mode other than full auto. It is easy to change even while looking through the view finder. Far easier to change than on a film camera :)

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

no auto ISO in manual mode sorry

[@DessieTots]

I'm confused. I exposed digital images the same way I used to expose transparency film, e.g. don't let the highlights blow and let the shadow areas look after itself. Now I'm hearing "expose to the right"? I was always more left.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

The 5dmk1 file likes to be exposed to the right. Only my opinion though, you need to make your own tests. Slight over exposure reduces noise to

[@helstor]

Nice video. Do you have any experience with the Canon 6D "classic". It is becoming quite cheap on the second hand market now.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

Always wanted one but the 5dmk1 has always been fine for me

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

6D classic, I would like to find one. I think the layout of the buttons is great, the image is very different to the 5dmk1

[@angelakeenan3721]

What about af?

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

centre point only - one shot at a time only

[@arthurfelig5629]

First shot in full auto Check numbers and histogram Punch in desired parameters to manual... Go !! I love my Mk1, and I like your dedication to this simple, yet great little camera, Richard.

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

love it, what about flash?

[@arthurfelig5629]

@@RichardBarleyphoto Hi Richard - For my sins, I am utilising two Vivitar 283's via synch cord and pea-slave...beggars can't be choosers.

[@mikeray8824]

Hi Richard, help me please! If you are choosing manually both the speed and aperture - how can the exposure be correct if youve fixed the ISO? If the ISO cant change to match your dialled in settings and take them to a correct exposure , how does it work? Confused - kind regards ( where are your courses?) Mike Bristol UK 5D Mk3

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

Courses in Worcester Mike. 1 hour from you if you want me to show you the full workflow, mastering manual mode and manual flash together. I am working on a short online course Mastering manual mode.

[@carlgarrard9710]

100th thumbs up. ;)

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

thanks 😀

[@mrhudah]

Too much talking

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

I agree

[@mrhudah]

@@RichardBarleyphoto in the pass it was cool to add banter, small talk etc. today we need our details and facts served in seconds. Get it and Go🤨👉🏾

[@RichardBarleyphoto]

@@mrhudah shorter videos your right

[@marshalltravis3217]

You ramble on about too much. Get to the point and stick with it